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indulgence vs splurge

splurge vs indulgence

indulgence and splurge both are nouns.

indulgence is not a verb while splurge is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
indulgence Yes No No No
splurge Yes No Yes No
As nouns, splurge is a hyponym of indulgence; that is, splurge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than indulgence:
  • indulgence: the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
  • splurge: any act of immoderate indulgence
Other hyponyms of indulgence include intemperance, intemperateness, self-indulgence, excess, overindulgence, binge, orgy.
indulgence (noun) splurge (noun)
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire any act of immoderate indulgence
foolish or senseless behavior an ostentatious display (of effort or extravagance etc.)
the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
indulgence (verb) splurge (verb)
be showy or ostentatious
indulge oneself
Difference between indulgence and splurge

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